Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 270 She's in More Trouble, Under the Spotlight

The next morning at 7:30, on the set of Lighter.

Jiang Qing, wrapped in a long black down jacket, had just sat down in the lounge when Zhao Zhiwei approached him with a thermos cup, winking and making faces at him.

"Teacher Jiang, last night's live stream was really exciting! It was trending all over the internet!"

He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, his expression mocking.

"That knowing eye contact between you and Teacher Zhao... wow... the GIFs captured by netizens are going viral!"

Cui Yuxin also stepped forward and chimed in with a smile.

"Exactly, Brother Jiang, aren't you afraid that Zhu Yun will get jealous?"

He gestured towards the door.

"Jingyi is watching!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the door to the lounge was pushed open, and a gust of cold wind swept Zhang Jingyi's figure in.

She was wearing a bright yellow puffer jacket today, which made her face look even whiter, but there was no smile on her face. Her lips were slightly pursed, and she went straight to her lounge chair without looking to the side. She threw the script in her arms onto the table with a loud "thud".

The rest area fell silent for a moment. Zhao Zhiwei and the others exchanged knowing glances, suppressed their laughter, shrank back, and returned to their seats.

The staff in the dressing room had been on set for so long that they naturally knew about the ambiguous relationship between the male and female leads. They all kept their eyes downcast and tacitly looked away.

Jiang Qing's gaze followed the girl's every move.

Watching her sit down angrily, flipping through the script haphazardly, her fingertips crumpling the pages, and then, as if venting her frustration, pulling a small walnut from her pocket and squeezing it hard, making a crisp "crack" sound.

A knowing smile flashed across his eyes as he stood up, picked up the still-steaming glass of warm water from his desk, and walked over.

Seeing this, Fangfang smiled and tactfully walked away.

Jiang Qing sat down in the empty chair next to Zhang Jingyi, and gently pushed the water glass onto the table next to her. The glass made a soft "tap" sound as it hit the table.

Zhang Jingyi paused in her walnut-crushing motion, but didn't look up. Her eyes were lowered, and her gaze was stubbornly fixed on a certain page of the script, as if flowers had suddenly sprouted from that page.

"Luyang is dry in winter, so drink more hot water."

Jiang Qing's voice was not loud, with a slight hoarseness from early morning, like warm water flowing over sand and gravel, it sounded very naturally.

Zhang Jingyi didn't say anything, threw the crushed walnut shell into the trash can next to her, took out a new one, and continued to struggle with it, with another "crack".

Jiang Qing wasn't in a hurry. He turned to the side, casually resting his elbow on the armrest of the chair, and looked at her.

"What's wrong? Do you have a grudge against walnuts so early in the morning?"

Zhang Jingyi finally raised her eyelids, glanced at him quickly, then lowered them again, her tone stiff, carrying a hint of grievance that she herself was unaware of.

"No, can't I practice my hand strength?"

"Row."

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded, her tone gentle, as if indulging a sulking child.

"But judging from your strength, it's a bit of an overkill for you to crack walnuts. Next time the props team needs to open a coconut by hand, I'll definitely recommend you."

"Pfft...cough..."

Zhao Zhiwei, who was eavesdropping nearby, couldn't help but almost spit out his water, and quickly covered his mouth to pretend to cough.

Zhang Jingyi was also taken aback by the sudden teasing. Her taut face almost broke down. She suppressed her embarrassment and turned her face to the other side, leaving Jiang Qing with an angry back of her head and a small section of her fair neck.

Immediately, a muffled sound came from the other side.

"Teacher Jiang, why don't you go and check on your teammates in your live stream? They're praising you for being reliable and thoughtful."

Jiang Qing looked at her slightly red ear tips, and the smile in his eyes deepened.

He leaned forward slightly, getting closer to her, and lowered his voice deliberately, conveying a seriousness that only the two of them could hear.

"Zhang Jingyi".

Suddenly being called by her full name, Zhang Jingyi subconsciously turned around and met Jiang Qing's deep eyes, which were filled with a helpless smile.

He looked at her and slowly began to explain.

"Yesterday, the host asked about my experience working with her. I told the truth: Mai Mai is indeed dedicated, has good acting skills, and rarely makes mistakes. Working with her is very worry-free."

He paused, his gaze lingering on her slightly widened eyes for a moment, before abruptly changing the subject.

"Imagine if I had a partner who always forgets her lines and throws tantrums, like... a girl surnamed Zhang? I'd probably just have to praise her walnut-squeezing skills to the director."

"you!"

Zhang Jingyi instantly bristled, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. Her almond-shaped eyes widened, and two red blushes rose on her cheeks, whether from anger or embarrassment, it was hard to tell.

She instinctively raised the walnut kernel she had just cracked open but hadn't had a chance to eat yet, ready to smash it.

Jiang Qing reacted quickly, grabbing her slender wrist with light force, but firmly stopping her attack.

His palms were warm and dry, pressed against her slightly cool skin.

Zhang Jingyi struggled for a moment but couldn't break free, which made her even angrier. She glared at him angrily.

"Jiang Qing! Let go! Who are you calling a tantrum? Who always forgets their lines?"

Jiang Qing didn't let go. Instead, she followed her strength and pulled her hand holding the walnut closer. She lowered her head and took the walnut from her fingertips.

The movements were fluid and natural, as if they had been rehearsed hundreds of times.

Zhang Jingyi just stared blankly at his actions.

She froze, the faint, warm touch of his lips lingering on her fingertips, like a tiny electric current.

Jiang Qing chewed on a walnut kernel, looking completely innocent, and even made a comment.

"Hmm, it tastes good. Looks like you've really mastered the technique."

After saying that, he released her wrist and looked at her adorable expression, completely stunned and forgetting even her anger.

He softened his voice, making it sound coaxing.

"Okay, just kidding."

He pointed to his temple. "That girl surnamed Zhang is much more troublesome than my teammates."

Zhang Jingyi's heart skipped a beat when he said the word "trouble".

What is this? Disdain? But his eyes... She thought in confusion, but then she heard Jiang Qing slowly finish the second half of the sentence, his tone carrying a hint of resigned indulgence.

"But it also makes me more worried."

With a "whoosh," Zhang Jingyi felt her face instantly heat up, and even the roots of her ears felt hot.

The little bit of emotion and awkwardness I felt earlier vanished completely after his words, leaving only the fluttering of my heart.

She quickly lowered her head to hide the uncontrollable upward curve of her lips, her fingers unconsciously tugging at the zipper of her puffer jacket as she muttered to herself.

"Who needs your concern, you narcissist."

Jiang Qing looked at her flushed ears and the barely concealed smile, knowing that the alarm had been lifted.

He picked up the water glass that had just been pushed towards her and put it in her hand.

"Not worried? Then who is this water for? Drink up, we'll be getting started soon."

He stood up and casually ruffled the top of her head, the movement so fast that Zhang Jingyi didn't even have time to dodge.

"Pay attention, Princess."

He turned and walked back to his seat. Zhang Jingyi held the warm water cup, her fingertips still feeling the warmth of his palm. The little cloud of sourness in her heart had long been blown away by a warm breeze.

She stole a glance at Jiang Qing's tall and straight back, sipped her water slowly, and the warm water slid down her throat, warming her heart.

Hmph... teammates it is.

She muttered to herself, "Anyway... he just said she's in more trouble!"
This realization inexplicably made her feel a little smug.

The days slipped by amidst the busy filming on set, and before we knew it, it was January 11th.

And this day was the premiere of "The Beginning".

From early morning, an unusual restlessness permeated the air on the internet.

The hashtag "Kaidu launches today" skyrocketed, firmly occupying the top spot on Weibo's trending topics list, followed by a bright red "hot" label.

The discussion forum was already buzzing with excitement.

"Ahhh, I've finally waited for this day! My electronic pickled vegetables have arrived!"

"Infinite flow! Chinese dramas are finally daring to tackle this genre! Let's give it a shout-out to Daylight Entertainment!"

"Looking forward to Jiang Shen's crossover debut! His eyes in the trailer are amazing!"

"I'll definitely watch Mai Mai's dramas! Looking forward to Li Shiqing!"

"I bet five cents that tonight's trending topic will be: Jiang Qing's acting skills!"

"Xiao Heyun, charge! Give those who didn't believe in you a good slap in the face!"

"Go, my anti-bombing CP!"

……

Daylight Entertainment is undoubtedly an outstanding company in the TV drama industry. Its dramas are among the best in terms of both reputation and quality.

If "Our Parents' Love" was the beginning, then "Ode to Joy" and "Nirvana in Fire" were definitely the crowning achievement, especially "Nirvana in Fire," which set the standard for historical political dramas. It not only won numerous awards but also received a high score of 9.4 on Douban, making it an absolute king of dramas.

Last year, Noon Sunshine continued its efforts with "Love Between Mountains and Seas," a drama about poverty alleviation that wasn't a popular genre, but it still managed to achieve a high score of 9.2.

There's also the messy drama "The Bond," which has garnered over 25 billion views. The character of Qiao Zuwang's scumbag father and the four beauties' love-obsessed nature have repeatedly trended on social media. Among the works released at the same time, it far surpasses other shows in terms of both popularity and critical acclaim.

At the very beginning of 2022, Daylight Entertainment released a new drama, "The Beginning," which naturally aroused the anticipation of many viewers.

As can be seen from the synopsis, "The Beginning" is a TV series with the theme of "infinite flow". Although "infinite flow" has been popular for many years, TV series with the theme of "infinite flow" are rare, which has aroused the curiosity of many casual netizens.

The final focus is on Jiang Qing.

As a rising star in the tech industry who has been gaining popularity in the past six months, his recent public remarks have caused quite a stir, making many people curious to see how he performs in the drama.

At first, everyone just thought he was like those second-generation big shots who suddenly had a strange idea and wanted to experience acting.

But later, many people gradually realized that something was wrong.

Whether it's the stills from the production team, leaked photos from filming, or Jiang Qing's performance in the trailer, they are all quite impressive.

Suddenly everyone realized that Jiang Qing's actions were not just a whim.

Thus, the combination of Noon Sunshine's prestigious brand, the rare domestic infinite flow setting, and Jiang Qing, a top figure in the tech industry, making her debut as a lead actress, created a triple boost that immediately raised audience expectations to the maximum.

At this moment, industry insiders, fans, netizens, and even those who love the original work are all eagerly awaiting 8 PM tonight to see how Jiang Qing, this AI genius, will fare in his first foray into film and television.

Will he fail and be defeated like those who have crossed over into other fields in the past?
Or will he continue to write his glorious path?

This tech tycoon, who once made the astonishing statement that AI will be able to autonomously generate a complete movie in the future, how will his own starring role in the TV series perform now?
This has drawn the attention of many passersby, and the discussion remains heated.

Just as the atmosphere of great anticipation reached its peak, at 8:05 a.m., an unexpected person threw down a pebble.

@Dear-Dilraba: I heard there's a mysterious No. 45 bus departing tonight? The loop starts, the truth is yet to be revealed! Tune in to @TencentVideo at 8 PM to watch "The Beginning" together! Support Dr. Jiang's first leading role drama! [Go for it!][Looking forward to it] //@Official Weibo of TV series The Beginning: #TheBeginningPremiersToday# The loop has started, are you ready?
The animated image is a concept poster for "The Beginning".

Dilraba's fans, the "Alices," were stunned.

"??? Sis, your account has been hacked?"

"Honey, why are you suddenly promoting Jiang Qing's drama? You two seem to have only met twice at events, right?"

"A dream collaboration? What's going on?"

"Could it be... that they have a relationship we're unaware of? Is there some follow-up to the last rumor?"

"Could Lengba really have something going on with Jiang Qing?"

……

Before the Alices could even process this sudden, cross-dimensional support, more stones were being thrown into the already boiling internet!
What happened next left everyone dumbfounded!

(End of this chapter)